Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Installation Resilience Operations Command & Control (IROC) Operational Technology (OT) Stack Phase 2
Deadline: 21 Aug 2025
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 124081447
Document Ref. No.: FA800325R0022
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description
Notice of Intent - IROC OT Stack Phase 2
The government has intent to award OT Stack Phase 2 to SimpleSense, INC.. While the initial Prototype OTA was competitively awarded through a CSO involving seven other vendors, the agency has since encountered practical barriers to fostering further competition for this specific acquisition. This is primarily attributable to the unique nature of the OT stack intellectual property held by SimpleSense, INC., which is essential for executing the requested integration. No follow-on acquisition is anticipated, as this requirement is a direct result of the MILCON building completion. As previously stated, SimpleSense, INC. owns intellectual property rights that are required for the continued expansion of the IROC system, as originally planned in the OT. This expansion could not be fully defined previously, as MILCON buildings were not completed following hurricane disaster recovery efforts, making SimpleSense, INC. the only viable solution.
The acquisition of these specialized OT integration services for Tyndall AFB MILCON Phase 2 is deemed suitable for simplified acquisition procedures, as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 3572/AFFARS 5313.501. This determination is based on the anticipated contract value falling within the SAP threshold and supported by several key justifications: the procurement qualifies as a commercial item acquisition under streamlined procedures (FAR 13.5), SimpleSense, INC. possesses unique expertise and qualifications essential for the project's success, the expedited deployment of critical infrastructure through the IROC platform is paramount, and the acquisition strategically leverages a small business.
Market research, encompassing a comprehensive review of vendor capabilities via online databases, industry publications, and government contracting websites such as SAM.gov, has revealed a critical gap in the market. While numerous vendors offer general OT network integration servic...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : FA800325R0022
Related Notice : FA800325R0022
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command : AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER
Office: FA8003 771 ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQ
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 06, 2025 11:07 am EDT
Original Response Date: Aug 21, 2025 04:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Aug 22, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
Product Service Code: 7B22 - IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
NAICS Code: 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
Place of Performance: Tyndall AFB, FL 32403 USA
Documents
Tender Notice